Description
42cm Handmade Lion-Headed Deity Statue
This Lion-Headed Deity statue, standing 42 cm tall, is a finely handcrafted piece made from a copper body adorned with 24K gold gilding and intricate acrylic paintings. Covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding, and carved with deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect, it is expertly created by skilled Nepali artisans, reflecting traditional craftsmanship and spiritual artistry. Perfect for personal altars, meditation spaces, or as a striking decorative piece, this statue embodies divine strength, protection, and spiritual power.
In its iconography, the Lion-Headed Deity is depicted with a lion head, symbolizing courage and fearlessness. The right hand holds a vajra, representing indestructible power, while the left hand holds a skull cup, signifying transformation and the transcendence of worldly attachments. A khatvanga rests on the right shoulder, symbolizing spiritual authority, and the figure is surrounded by a radiant, flaming halo, emphasizing divine energy. Seated on a sun disc lotus base, the deity embodies both spiritual strength and enlightened presence.
Size: 16.5”/42cm (Height) x 12.2”/31cm (Base)
Weight: 3.73 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Simhamukha, also known as the Lion-Headed Dakini, is a fierce and powerful deity in Vajrayana Buddhism. She embodies courage, protection, and the transformative power of enlightened energy. As a wrathful form of a female Buddha or Dakini, Simhamukha is invoked to remove obstacles, subdue negative forces, and protect practitioners from harm.